People items for July 2

Jessica Simmers, of Hanover, recently earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Notre Dame University of Maryland in Baltimore.

New Hope Ministries Scholarship

Jessica Rorke, of Hanover, was recently awarded a New Hope Ministries scholarship. She attends Harrisburg Area Community College.

To attend University of Delaware

Catherine Hallman, of Hanover, and Morgan Klinedinst, of Spring Grove, are scheduled to attend the University of Delaware's New Student Orientation program this summer in Newark, Del.

Jack Reade Award

Ethan Sentz, son of Cheryl Sentz of New Oxford and the late Eugene Bair, was recently awarded the Jack Reade Award in mathematical sciences from Susquehanna University. A recent graduate who majored in mathematics and secondary education, Sentz is a 2009 graduate of New Oxford High School.

University of Virginia dean's list

Thomas A. Hoffman, son of William and Cheryl Hoffman of McSherrystown, was recently named to the dean's list at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, Va.

Hoffman had a 3.88 GPA for the semester and is double majoring in political science and finance. He is a 2011 graduate of Delone Catholic High School.

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Appointed to Merchant Marine Academy

Julie Mall, a recent graduate of Delone Catholic High School, has received an appointment to a United States Service Academy. U.S. Senator Bob Casey nominated Mall to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy as part of the class of 2017.

Mall was nominated by Senator Casey following an extensive application and interview process. The academies make the final selection for appointments. All nominees are selected on merit, with consideration given to character, leadership potential, extracurricular activities and academic ability.

James Madison graduates

The following local students recently graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.:

Abbie Milcoff, of Spring Grove;

Ryan Hilton, of Gettysburg; and

Lauren Martin, of Biglerville.

James Madison dean's list

The following local students were recently named to the spring 2013 semester Dean's List at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA:

Olivia Brandt, of Fairfield;

Lauren Martin, of Biglerville;

Lauren Price, of Spring Grove; and

Nicole Weikert, of Gettysburg.

Lycoming grad

Samantha Hull, of East Berlin, recently graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

Grove City graduates

The following local students recently graduated from Grove City College in Grove City:

Joshua Kern, of Fairfield, earned a bachelor of science degree in entrepreneurship; and

Kyle O'Keeffe, of Hanover, earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science.

Villanova graduates

The following local students recently graduated from Villanova University in Villanova:

Andrea Zinn, of Hanover, earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; and

Brian Noel, of Hanover, earned a master of science degree in counseling.

Saint Francis dean's list

The following local students were recently named to the spring 2013 semester dean's list at Saint Francis University in Loretto:

Alexandra Himes, of Hanover; and

Jennifer Yealy, of Hanover.

To achieve dean's list at Saint Francis University, the requirements are that the students must have full-time status and must attain a quality point average of at least 3.5 for the given semester.

Mary Washington dean's list

Brianna M. D'Agata, of Hanover, was recently named to the spring 2012-13 semester dean's list at Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, Va. The dean's list recognizes outstanding academic achievement by full-time students who attain a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0.

Morehead State dean's list

Emilee Ann Craig, of McSherrystown, was recently named to the spring 2013 semester dean's list at Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky. To be eligible for dean's list, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).